Lenovo 7824, 7782, 7823, 7783, 7821 manual Removing the computer cover

Removing the computer cover

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page iii.

This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover.

CAUTION:

Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.

To remove the computer cover, do the following:

1.Remove any media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

2.Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.

3.Disconnect the power cords, Input/Output cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. See “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on page 7 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 8.

4.Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover, such as a padlock or an integrated cable lock. See “Locking the computer cover” on page 20 and “Attaching an integrated cable lock” on page 21.

5.Remove any screws that secure the computer cover.

6.Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer and slide the cover to the rear of the computer to remove the cover.

Figure 9. Removing the computer cover

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